Cheryl McNeil , LCPC

Cheryl McNeil is a licensed counselor based in Montana with 27 years of clinical experience. As an LCPC - Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor - she has worked in a private company, at a Job Corps program, and with a community mental health center, providing care to a wide range of people across the lifespan. Her caseload has included teenagers and young adults at Job Corps as well as adults coping with childhood trauma, relationship challenges, abuse, addiction, mood disorders, and other mental health and lifestyle concerns.

Cheryl takes an eclectic, client-centered approach that adapts to the needs and goals of each person she sees. She emphasizes acceptance of one’s current life circumstances while supporting the recognition of when change is needed and the development of the courage and practical steps to make different choices. Her work has addressed issues such as stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family difficulties, grief, intimacy concerns, self-esteem struggles, and compulsive behaviors.

Many clients have reported meaningful change after working with her, and some have told her she saved their lives. Cheryl is accepting new clients, including international clients, and offers flexible session options to connect with people who are seeking support during life transitions and crises.

Approaches That Guide Online Therapy and Support

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, often called ACT, helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without being controlled by them and then focus on actions that reflect their values. It can be especially useful for anxiety, depression, and life transitions by building psychological flexibility.

Client-Centered Therapy centers on the individual's experience and builds a trusting, empathetic therapeutic relationship so clients can explore their feelings and find their own solutions. This approach is helpful for self-esteem, relationship concerns, and processing grief.

Emotionally-Focused Therapy focuses on the emotions underlying interpersonal patterns and helps partners or family members reorganize the ways they relate to one another. It is often applied to relationship and intimacy issues and to healing from attachment wounds.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Cheryl will collaborate with each client to identify which methods fit best with their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting strategies over time as progress and circumstances evolve.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone conversations, live chat, or ongoing text-based messaging - making it easier to access support across different time zones and life schedules. For many people, these options increase consistency and convenience while allowing licensed professionals to deliver thoughtful, effective care.